Geography in Everyday Life Quiz C

What is sustainable development?

• Development focused solely on economic growth

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

• Development that reduces green spaces for industrial growth

• Development focused only on urban expansion

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?

• Prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection

• Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs

• Limiting social interactions in urban areas

• Reducing the availability of community spaces

What is an economic indicator used to measure development?

• Life expectancy

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita

• Adult literacy rate

• Population growth rate

How can economic sustainability be achieved in urban neighbourhoods?

• By reducing population density to increase land availability

• By maintaining a high enough population density to support local businesses and reduce costs

• By focusing entirely on industrial growth

• By limiting public services and infrastructure development

Which of the following is an example of social sustainability?

• Encouraging residents to participate in community decision-making

• Limiting public spaces for social interaction

• Reducing the number of neighbourhood events

• Focusing only on economic development

What is an environmental sustainability strategy for urban areas?

• Increasing industrial zones in residential areas

• Protecting nature and supporting waste minimization and recycling

• Expanding road networks at the expense of green spaces

• Limiting the construction of parks and recreational facilities

Which of the following is a provisioning ecosystem service?

• Regulating air quality

• Providing food and water through natural resources

• Improving water flow regulation

• Maintaining cultural heritage

What is an example of a regulating ecosystem service in urban areas?

• Providing food for local businesses

• Lowering air temperatures and regulating water flows

• Supporting cultural events

• Increasing urban sprawl

Which of the following is a cultural ecosystem service?

• Regulating climate

• Providing aesthetic and recreational benefits to people

• Increasing industrial output

• Reducing biodiversity

What is the role of supporting ecosystem services?

• Providing essential resources like food and water

• Ensuring the functioning of all other ecosystem services, such as soil formation and pollination

• Expanding urban areas

• Regulating the air quality in industrial zones